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Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP · 2 days ago
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Park nine going to near Merle Hay Road.
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Merle Hay Road on a still fire alarm.
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Fire crews handle fireworks fire near Merle Hay Rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible small fire near Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. Radio traffic indicated a box of fireworks may have caught fire in a car wash parking lot, causing alarms and evacuation in the area. Police also assisted at the scene. No injuries or further hazards were confirmed.